Nurse Consultant at Skilled Nursing Pharmacy

Vancouver, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jun, 26

Salary

80000.0

Posted On

08 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Monitoring, Coaching, Auditing, Reporting, Communication, Problem Solving, Customer Service, Prioritization, In-Service Training, Policy Updating, Compliance Investigation

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance POSITION SUMMARY: To provide support to facility nurses through monitoring and coaching of medication pass skills and works in conjunction with the facility Consultant Pharmacist. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Provide regular on-site monitoring of nurse’s medication pass techniques at assigned facilities. Audit facility medication rooms and medication carts for compliance with expiration dates and regulations. Provide written report of activities and findings within the facility to the Director of Nursing and Pharmacy. Promote on-going communication between the pharmacy and facility in all aspects of pharmacy services. Assist in cycle fill exchange process by reviewing medications records, physician orders, and medications in cart, for accuracy. Assist in the accurate processing and timely completion of medical records on a monthly basis. In-service facility personnel regarding proper medication pass procedures in accordance with Title 22 guidelines. Assist in updating policies and procedures Submission and transmission of required reports and documentation in a timely manner. Investigates any misconduct, suspicious or unethical activities reported to Compliance Officer Participate in surveys conducted by authorized inspection agencies. Participate in the Pharmacy’s Performance Improvement Program as requested by the Performance Improvement Coordinator. Participate in pharmacy committees when requested. Participate in in-service education programs provided by the pharmacy. Performs other duties as required Abide by the company Drug Free Workplace policy. Drug screening is conducted at hire, or may be conducted company-wide, or on request upon reasonable suspicion. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Current Vocational Nurse License in the state of Washington. Previous experience in Long Term Care preferred. Friendly, cooperative and team player. Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbally. Independent thinker; problem solving skills. Excellent customer service skills, ability to prioritize customer needs. Well groomed, professional appearance.

Responsibilities

The Nurse Consultant provides support to facility nurses by monitoring and coaching medication pass skills, working alongside the Consultant Pharmacist. Key duties include conducting on-site monitoring, auditing medication rooms/carts for compliance, and facilitating communication between the pharmacy and the facility.